EPISODE 8: CYBERCRIME - THE GREATEST HEIST IN HUMAN HISTORY

This week our guest is, Ray Blake. Ray is an advisor on financial crime matters and co-creator of the Dark Money Files podcast. In this episode, we explore the motivations driving individuals to commit such crimes, probing whether it's sheer greed, the allure of victimless crimes, or a complex mix of factors.  We discuss how the lack of direct interaction with victims and the personal rationalizations criminals make facilitate the perpetuation of these crimes. We also talk about the concept of corporate values and how they may not always align with individual morals, leading to a disconnect that can be exploited. Furthermore, we look at the responsibility and moral hazard inherent in the fight against fraud, highlighting how cybersecurity often wrongfully blames the victim rather than focusing on the perpetrator. Links to everything Ray discussed in this episode can be found in the show notes and if you liked the show, please do leave us a review. Follow us on all good podcasting platforms and via our Youtube channel, and don't forget to share on LinkedIin and in your teams. It really helps us spread the word and get high-quality guests, like Ray, on future episodes.  We hope you enjoyed this episode - See you next time, keep secure, and don’t forget to ask yourself, ‘Am I the compromising position here?’  A word of warning listeners, we do discuss the darker side of crime, including human trafficking which some of our listeners may find upsetting. If this isn’t for you, feel free to skip this one and we’ll see you next week.